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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1920

Page

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Clemenceau Branded a Traitor in French Press Clash

Paris reports demand for trial of former premier Clemenceau amid factional fights over wartime diplomacy with England. Editorials accuse him of treason for a secret proportional agreement. supporters say the disclosures help Belgium Italy and Serbia and defend him.

England Paris Marsha Foch Clemenceau Wade Tiger le Rappel Eduard du Mesnil High Court of Justice Marshal Foch le Matin France Germany Millerand Spa Belgium Italy Serbia

Senator Reed Loses Seat At Democratic Convention

San Francisco reports Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, staunch League of Nations opponent, was refused a seat at the Democratic convention by the national committee by a 4 to 12 vote. The committee also recognized the Palmer delegates in Georgia by unanimous vote, marking two major pre convention victories for administration forces.

San Francisco James A. Reed Missouri League of Nations Senate National Committee Georgia

Plenty of Jobs for Wilson

Washington reports that after his White House term President Wilson will be in demand for services. Admiral Grayson, his physician, said universities and newspapers are negotiating to hire him. He did not confirm any offer from the University of the Philippines or a salary between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars yearly.

Washington Wilson White House Admiral Grayson University of the Philippines Erally William G. McAdoo Burleson Cox- Smith Ohio New York

Philip Sidney Post Dies at Age of Grief Illness

Philip Sidney Post, vice president of the International Harvester Company, died after a period of illness in Chicago on June 28. The executive, noted for leadership in farm equipment and industrial operations, passed away amid reports of enduring grief and health decline.

International Harvester Company Illnees Chicago Philip Sidney

Post, son of General Post, dies at Winnetka home

Philip Sidney Post, son of Civil War General Philip Sid ney Post, died at his Winnetka residence after a brief illness. He was born in Vienna in 1869 while his father served as consul general there.

Post Tiferne Hlonal Elervester Company Winnétka Philip Sidney Post Vienna Philip

American warship Pittsburgh arrives for drydock overhaul

The American flagship Pittsburgh arrived at Southampton on a Saturday and will enter drydock for overhaul. Several destroyers accompanied the Pittsburgh during the visit.

Pittsburgh Southampton England

British General Kidnapped by Sinn Fein Raiders

In Dublin on June 28 a band of armed Sinn Fein raiders seized Brigadier General Jucas and two companions, Colonels Danford and Tyrrell, at a fishing hut by the Blackwater river. They forced surrender in the name of the Irish republic, placed revolvers to their heads, boarded an automobile, and drove off after a general was shot. Tyrrell stayed behind to tend the wounded officer as the abductors disappeared.

Dublin Blackwater River Jucas Danford Tyrrell

President and Mrs. Wilson motor to Vidal Basin

President and Mrs. Wilson traveled from the White House for three and a half hours on Sunday. They arrived at Vidal Basin bathing beach at noon where hundreds of bathers swam. The president appeared cheerful as he watched the bathers and was greeted warmly by the crowd.

Washington

Plague Warning Sounded by U S Officials

Washington warns of bubonic plague in several American and Mexican gulf ports amid fears of Mediterranean infections. Surgeon General Hugh S. Cumming urges coast rat control and extermination campaigns as economic damage from rats rises. estimates suggest one rat per person in the U S and similar ratios in Britain, Ireland, Denmark, France and Germany.

Washington Hugh S. Cumming General Cumming United States Public Health Service United States Great Britain Ireland Denmark France Germany

Women Plan to Fussg 0 P Ceremonies

Washington scene details actions of the National Woman's party as they push for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment. Miss Alice Paul heads plans with Abby Scott Baker and Lawrence Lewis guiding ceremonies in Marion Ohio and Boston Massachusetts on July 22 and July 27. The party vows to pressure Republican leaders in Vermont Connecticut Tennessee and North Carolina to secure the thirty sixth state.

Washington Tennessee North Carolina Vermont Connecticut Harding Coolidge Marion Boston National Woman's Party Alice Pant Women's Party Democratic National Committee Miss Pan Paul Abby Scott Baker Lawrence Lewis Philadelphia Woman’s Party

Baseball Standings and Scores in the Leagues

American League results show Cleveland 4 over Chicago 1 Washington 7 over Philadelphia 6 St Louis 3 over Detroit 7 New York 7 over Boston 6 National League lists Pittsburgh and Chicago with 2 runs, St Louis 3 over Cincinnati, New York 27 over Brooklyn 6 Boston Philadelphia not scheduled.

Cleveland Chicago Washington Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit New York Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Brooklyn Eveland Een Eeneeeewnee New York Reosersons Costes Mt Tedee Oh I. Louis Seer Ewes Mneinnati Seeeterbegiver R .Tt Louis Pee Henne

French Medals For Yanks Honor US Volunteers

Paris announces that over 5,000 Americans will be entitled to wear a new bronze clasp on their ribbons. The decoration features a striped ribbon and a white Ted wand emblem, honoring volunteers who served with French forces in the war.

Paris Ted Wand

Train Wreck Near Oakland City Kills Ten in Indiana

Evansville dispatch reports ten or eleven dead and nine injured when an eastbound Southern Railway passenger train struck a motor truck party near Huntingburg, Indiana. A relief train to the wreck site was derailed near Oakland City, delaying aid.

Oakland City Ind Evansville Southern Railway Huntingburs

Frisco Opens As Democratic Convention Begins

Frisco opens with Homer S. Cummings as temporary chair while Cox and Smith backers plan a coalition. Sixteen candidates seek the nomination. key states including New York Illinois Ohio Indiana and New Jersey weigh in. Palmer McAdoo and Edwards figures loom as balloting begins on a divided opening day.

Homer S. Cummings Cox and Smith Cox James M. Cox Alfred EB. Smith Pennsylvania New York Illinois Ohio Indiana New Jersey Edwards Heibal Nority Palmer Smith Mlinois Wilson Messrs. Cox McAdoo

Ambassador Stimson sails on two months leave

U S ambassador to Argentina Frederick J. Stimson sails for New York on a two months leave of absence. John Wiley, first secretary of the embassy, will be charge d affaires in his absence.

Frederick J. Stimson Argentina New York Buenos Aaires John Wiley

Allies consider world loan to repay US loans

Paris reports Britain and France weigh an international loan to cover October loan payments to the United States. Security would back the loan with Germany’s payments or customs receipts. Officials doubt the plan, noting Germany’s indemnity payments and limited French share would not fund the debt or aid devastated areas.

Paris America Germany Great Britain France United States

Democratic National Convention Opens in San Francisco

The Democratic National Convention opened at 12:30 p m in Convention Hall San Francisco with Vice-Chairman Kremer presiding. President Wilson’s portrait was unveiled to applause as delegates gathered after a delayed start and a parade of delegation standards. New York joined after a physical struggle and other holdouts followed as the hall filled.

Evening Journal San Francisco Kremer Wilson New York

Cox Stands On Wet Record In Prohibition Debate

Governor Cox continues to frame prohibition as a law enforcement issue. He backs Ohio policy as the expressed mandate of the people, insisting constitutional and statutory provisions must be accepted. He speaks from Columbus before heading to Dayton, planning to stay in touch with San Francisco campaign managers by long distance.

Colmabas James M. Cox Ohio Ohio State Journal Ast Columbus Tras End Dayton San Francisco

Silver Dollars Souvenirs At Democratic Convention

In San Francisco on June 28 delegates and visitors at the Democratic convention note a flood of silver dollars in circulation. Eastern delegates long used to paper money plan to take silver dollars home as souvenirs for their children. Silver coins dominate currency with widespread use and plenty in circulation.

San Francisco

Republican caucus centers in Chicago this week

Chicago hosts a major Republican caucus as Governor Lowden and advisers meet with Republican National Committee Chairman Wil Hay and western senatorial HQ leaders to set party policy. Officials expect Lowden to announce gubernatorial plans while city officials prepare their slate for state offices.

Chicago Lowden Wil H. Hays Republican National Committee San Francisco Hays McCormick New New York City Hall

French plan air service links European capitals

The French government plans an air service connecting France with European capitals. After Paris-London and Paris-Brussels lines, a Paris Geneva line opens, with a Warsaw line expected to run regularly by the end of July. Further lines will follow gradually.

Paris France London

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Foch L’'Eecha de Paris Foreign Office Reed U. S Sinn Fenners MR. and Mrs. Wilson President Cumming Marion, C Alice Paul Frisco National Democratic Democratic Seawis Convey French Plan Air Service
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